Before becoming a film critic, then a maker mainly of sharply engaged documentaries, usually in tandem with her late husband Lino Del Fra, Cécilia Mangini was a photographer. Taking pictures was something she did all her life, alongside whatever else she was working on. In 1965 Mangini and Del Fra went to war-torn Vietnam to make a film they never finished. More than half a century later, she returned to these images, moving and still, some of which she found again by accident.

A piece based on Mangini's photographs of a journey that would change her life: the one she took at the age of 25 to the pumice mines of Lipari, a lunar landscape displaying extreme working conditions that she portrayed in 46 images both beautiful and devastating.

The World in Shots is a captivating documentary that takes viewers on a global journey through breathtaking cinematography, showcasing the rich diversity of cultures, landscapes, and lifestyles. From bustling cities to remote rural villages, the film captures the essence of communities and their unique ways of life. Through stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, The World in Shots brings the beauty of our planet to the screen, inviting viewers to embark on a visual odyssey like never before.

An astonished crowd turns its face to the boldness of a young photographer in 1956, at the Puglia village festival.